English
This week we have revisited persuasive writing. Children have produced some fantastic writing aimed at persuading others to want to become or dress as an Axxa, using evidence from our class novel Phoenix. They have drafted, edited and redrafted their extended writing and each group then chose the strongest argument to present to the class in a bid to persuade them. Well done Class 5!
Maths
In Maths this week we have focused on converting different units of measure. Children have solved a wide range of problems, including converting between different metric units to measure length, mass and capacity, as well as converting from metric to imperial units and vice versa. Year 5s’ half-term homework will reinforce this week’s activities on converting measures.
Geography
Children have continued researching Native American tribes. They looked at a range of aspects including religion, dwellings, hunting and food, to develop their understanding of how external factors affected the tribes’ lifestyles. They have produced an extended piece of writing on 2 of the tribes that they researched.
RE
In RE this week, the children worked in groups to create mood boards of how Christians and some non-Christians have taken the teachings of Jesus and been able to apply them to their own lives e.g. through charity work and how they conduct themselves.
PE
The children have had their final week of Quick Sticks and been able to apply the skills they have learnt to a mini tournament. They have also had their final week of tennis with Mr Creffield and will be starting gymnastics after half-term. Please can children have their PE kit in school every day, to allow for any changes to our normal PE times
Year 6 SATs Booster
I will be starting Year 6 SATs Booster every Monday from 26th February onwards from 3:15 to 4:30 and I hope that your child will be able to attend. After half-term, I will arrange a parent meeting to provide information on the SATs in May.
Homework is due back on Wednesday 28th February.